Paralympics to Help Change Japanese Mindset About Disability: IPC

The video discusses the overprotection of disabled individuals in Japan, which, while well-intentioned, results in their lack of societal participation. It emphasizes the need to empower future generations to be more inclusive and less protective, allowing disabled individuals to contribute to society as entrepreneurs and taxpayers. The vision is to create a society where everyone, including disabled persons, can be productive and integrated.

What is the primary reason individuals with disabilities are kept at home in Japan?

• There is a cultural tendency towards overprotection.

• They lack the necessary skills to be active in society.

• There are no laws supporting their inclusion.

• They are considered second-class citizens.

Why is it important to focus on young people for societal change in Japan?

• They are less influenced by global trends.

• They are the future decision-makers and entrepreneurs.

• They are more likely to accept traditional values.

• They have more free time to engage in activism.

What is one way future Japanese businesses can be more inclusive?

• By donating a portion of profits to disability charities.

• By ensuring accessibility features like ramps and Braille menus.

• By offering discounts to disabled customers.

• By hiring only people with disabilities.

What was the dream of the founder of the Paralympic movement?

• To reduce taxes for disabled individuals.

• To establish a separate society for disabled people.

• To create more sports opportunities for the disabled.

• To make every disabled person a taxpayer.

What does being a taxpayer symbolize in the context of disability inclusion?

• Being a burden on society.

• Paying more taxes than others.

• Being a productive member of society.

• Avoiding societal responsibilities.